In a blistering attack, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin accused the BJP government of dodging tough questions on national security by suspending eight opposition MPs from Lok Sabha. The Wednesday showdown in Parliament has ignited fresh debates on democratic backsliding and the right to dissent.
Taking to social media, Stalin lambasted the suspensions as a blatant attempt to muzzle voices raising alarms over governance failures. He zeroed in on Rahul Gandhi’s pointed queries about the 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish, drawn from Gen. Naravane’s memoir, which the Chair rejected amid uproar. The resulting pandemonium led to punitive action against seven Congress and one CPI(M) lawmakers.
‘Silencing elected representatives on national security issues is an assault on democracy,’ Stalin declared, calling for the immediate reinstatement of the MPs. He portrayed Parliament not as a rubber-stamp chamber but as the people’s arena for holding the executive accountable.
This isn’t just a procedural hiccup; it’s symptomatic of deeper rifts. Opposition parties have long complained of stifled debates on critical issues like China border tensions, economic distress, and policy lapses. Stalin’s intervention amplifies these concerns, positioning the DMK as a vocal critic of central overreach.
As echoes of the chaos reverberate, questions swirl about the Speaker’s role in managing disruptions versus protecting free speech. With elections looming, such flashpoints could galvanize opposition unity while exposing government vulnerabilities on security fronts. Stalin’s bold stance reaffirms the imperative of robust parliamentary oversight in safeguarding India’s democratic fabric.
